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18 Jul 2015 15:38:17
Getting frustrated today at some of the posts i'm reading, I don't usually post, just happily read through others opinions but jeeez! Get rid of Moreno after one season taking whatever money is on offer. ridiculous! and saying lallana doesn't deserve to start over firmino because he only scored against lesser teams in friendlies, who else is he going to score against?! i'm baffled, if you are playing well then you deserve to play imo but maybe i'm wrong? Just a bad mood but I think we all need to get behind our players and stop moaning. just like I am haha

1.) 18 Jul 2015 15:59:12
So what's the right number of seasons to keep a player before you replace him? And why?

2.) 18 Jul 2015 16:11:39
Why shouldn't t we sell every player that is young, new to the league, new to the country, new to the language, new to the team mates. New to the system, new to the manager.??? Bizarre. It seems some people think we can replace our team every season without giving anyone an opportunity to develop or grow unless they are a local lad when they are at least given a tiny amount of grace.

3.) 18 Jul 2015 16:18:42
I agree with you completely, Jackoo! I wonder where the so called "patient" fans are, ATM because that word seems to be extinct. Firmino hasn't kicked a ball yet and they want Lallana already gone after a difficult first season where the whole team was poor. I wonder what they will say about Firmino if heavens forbid, he has an average season. I guess the same fans will be saying that we should have kept Lallana.

4.) 18 Jul 2015 16:29:58
I would believe that FIFA Manager, or whatever it´s called, has something to do with it.

5.) 18 Jul 2015 17:29:43
To be fair Swishcleaner, we have near enough been picking up a new 11 every season the last few years. I think we must have near about the most acquisitions over the last 3 summers.

6.) 18 Jul 2015 18:52:50
It's down to the players acquired last season to show what they can do. Llalana was very unlucky with injuries last season, but I think he showed enough ability to get our full backing.
It's difficult to tell an awful lot about a player during pre season where the test is nowhere near adequate to show what they will do in the premier league.
Personally, I really like Llalana and I like the fact that he wants to be here and fight for his place.
As for Moreno, I think he needs at least another season to prove his worth.
It's time that we got a settled team, as that's so important going forward. Saying that, competition for places is also a very good thing.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how every player evolves this season.

7.) 18 Jul 2015 19:41:53
The whole premise of the OP is that if you're good enough to play the you should play.

Agreed.

But if you're not good enough you shouldnt. And I don't care if your English or foreign, new or old. And yes some players take time yo settle. But yiu only get so many chances in life.

Patience is not always a virtue. Sometimes it's just denial.

I've been waiting patiently for more than 20 years now.

12 Jun 2015 12:19:13
Just a little bit of info on Bogdan. I have seen people say he has been consistent for them and solid but I have been looking at stats for last season where he only managed 13 appearances and this is due to injuries and form coming back from injuries. In these 13 game he conceded 18 goals. One positive is that out of keepers in the champ with 10+ apps he is only behind Kuszczak averaging 4.1 saves per game. I'm not saying he will flop or be a success but if we wanted a keeper to compete with Mignolet then this is not the signing we want, but if we want someone to sit on the bench whilst sometimes being injured then it is fine with me as our young keepers could also get a chance.

1.) 12 Jun 2015 12:49:16
LFC opted to bring in a back-up 'keeper instead of genuine competition or a replacement to Mignolet. Good luck to Bogdan though.

2.) 12 Jun 2015 15:49:06
Yeah, Mingo can sleep easy. Just like keeping BR, the club have opted for the easy route instead of showing some courage and making the tough decisions.

25 May 2015 16:08:51
Hi Eds, away from what happened yesterday, what do you think of young Sheyi Ojo? The little things I've seen of him is promising and added to that he is a strong lad. Do you see him making the grade?

{Ed001's Note - I think he will make the grade, the issue is whether it will be with us or not. He is certainly good enough.}

12 Mar 2015 10:22:59
Ed, I am just wondering if you think that the formation we are currently using with 3 or 5 at the back(depending on how you look at it) will be a long term option because not many top teams, if any seem to use it but we are making it work. I think that it won't be used long term but was just wondering your opinion. as well as the other posters opinions of course. Thanks boss

{Ed001's Note - it depends on the players. If the players are there to suit the system, then it will be continued.}

1.) 12 Mar 2015 11:37:06
Thanks Ed. Are there big downfalls to the formation? I only ask because not many teams use it.

{Ed001's Note - it leaves huge gaps in the wide areas for wingers to exploit. That was why it initially went out of fashion, as teams all used to have wingers. Now everyone has wrong footed wingers cutting inside, it plays into the strengths of a back 3/5, so it is not such an issue. Even if a team does use wingers, you can get around that, either holding back the wingbacks, or pushing them on to force back the wingers, depending on the opponent faced. You can have a very deep lying defensive midfielder (or two) to cover gaps centrally when a centre back is forced out wide, or to get out there and cover the gap himself. There are numerous ways of playing it, formations are not really all that relevant overall, it is more you employ tactics to get the most out of what you have at your disposal and exploit opponent's weaknesses.}

2.) 12 Mar 2015 12:17:29
Considering what you have said, it seems our players may suit this way of playing very well. If you look at the young players we have, Wisdom and Ilori, playing either side of the central centre back could be beneficial as they have good enough pace to be forced out wide to handle a winger so its looks good for the future. As well as that, Lucas is a great player to have holding and I do rate him very highly. I've also noticed that the inside forwards get a lot of space as the opposition can't pick them up easily. It's always going to be countered though as this is what happens over time, I can see us mixing the formation up often as Brendo seems to try new ones all the time when things aren't going well. Thanks for the replies Ed.

{Ed001's Note - you are welcome mate.}

3.) 12 Mar 2015 13:53:53
Brilliant response Ed001!

4.) 12 Mar 2015 16:37:46
In addition, if you have players CB`s like Sahko or Toure who can play as auxillary FB`s (if needed), it allows the WB`s to get forward and allow them to pinch in and cover them because they are already comfortable defending in wide areas BUT the DM has to be able to cover that gap left by the CB until the other players arrive to help.

5.) 12 Mar 2015 18:29:02
redohio, do you think Lucas is that players needed at DM? because I personally rate him very highly but some people don't see the player I see. Thinking about it, Gary Medel seems a great players for that role but unfortunately won't ever sign for us it seems, haha.

6.) 12 Mar 2015 22:42:51
Like you, I rate him highly as well nd it`s a shame that mny don`t appreciate what he brings to the table. His positioning is excellent as well as his anticipation and ability to sense danger and snuff it out is aso very good, IMO. The fouls he commits are mostly necessary fouls that all DM`s make to stop danger. He could be and has shown to be that screen that protects the defence. Paired w/ Hendo`s energy and ability to cover a lot of ground both offensively and defensively, Lucas has been INTEGRAL to our upturn in form and our defence is no longer being exposed because he clearly cannot do tht on his own. Isn`t it ironic that the 2 players that get abused a lot by the fans are now part of the reason we are in the conversation for top4. Talk about the rejected stones becoming the cornerstones. I would be sad to see him go and don`t blame him due to the way BR has treated him. BUT Medel would be ideal because he plays in a similar 3-5-2 formation with Chile under Bielsa and Sampaoli (a Bielsa disciple) where he has sometimes played at CB and sweeper BUT will he wanna come here? With CL and a decent offer, maybe.

7.) 13 Mar 2015 00:15:45
Wisdom can't get a game for west brom, he will be sold in the summer, ilori probably because he wasn't Rodgers signing

{Ed001's Note - he can't get a game because Pulis doesn't feel loanees are up for a fight, as he wants them to scrap their way up the table. Also he is not tall enough for a Pulis defender. Sorry but anyone judging a player by how he is treated by Tony Pulis, whose tactics consist of kicking everything as hard and far as you can, needs to take a step back and think about what they are doing! He is one of the worst culprits for the Prem's drop in quality football over recent years.}

8.) 13 Mar 2015 08:03:04
3 years on from Pulis and Stoke are still violent cavemen. Nuf said

9.) 13 Mar 2015 17:07:18
Exactly, Ed. He is a rubbish manager and one who condones thuggery on the field of play which made Stoke the most hated team in the PL. The fact that the media call him a genius and some here wanted him to take over from BR just shows how much people know about footie.

12 May 2014 20:05:59
Ed I was just wondering who would be your ideal CB if Liverpool were to buy one, realistically? Not asking who we are looking at but if you were in charge is there a CB you would try to sign(again, realistically). Also, what do you think of Vermaelen as a player, I rate him but what do you think?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has made an enquiry regarding the availability of Espanyol's Héctor Moreno.}

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24 Jul 2015 10:52:50
Can I ask what you mean here Ed? I thought he was a natural centre back but was being eased in by playing fullback or is that completely wrong??

{Ed002's Note - He is a left sided player.}

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12 Mar 2015 18:29:02
redohio, do you think Lucas is that players needed at DM? because I personally rate him very highly but some people don't see the player I see. Thinking about it, Gary Medel seems a great players for that role but unfortunately won't ever sign for us it seems, haha.

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12 Mar 2015 12:17:29
Considering what you have said, it seems our players may suit this way of playing very well. If you look at the young players we have, Wisdom and Ilori, playing either side of the central centre back could be beneficial as they have good enough pace to be forced out wide to handle a winger so its looks good for the future. As well as that, Lucas is a great player to have holding and I do rate him very highly. I've also noticed that the inside forwards get a lot of space as the opposition can't pick them up easily. It's always going to be countered though as this is what happens over time, I can see us mixing the formation up often as Brendo seems to try new ones all the time when things aren't going well. Thanks for the replies Ed.

{Ed001's Note - you are welcome mate.}

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12 Mar 2015 11:37:06
Thanks Ed. Are there big downfalls to the formation? I only ask because not many teams use it.

{Ed001's Note - it leaves huge gaps in the wide areas for wingers to exploit. That was why it initially went out of fashion, as teams all used to have wingers. Now everyone has wrong footed wingers cutting inside, it plays into the strengths of a back 3/5, so it is not such an issue. Even if a team does use wingers, you can get around that, either holding back the wingbacks, or pushing them on to force back the wingers, depending on the opponent faced. You can have a very deep lying defensive midfielder (or two) to cover gaps centrally when a centre back is forced out wide, or to get out there and cover the gap himself. There are numerous ways of playing it, formations are not really all that relevant overall, it is more you employ tactics to get the most out of what you have at your disposal and exploit opponent's weaknesses.}